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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,935

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,325

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesSTSSTS
Trim328i335iLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $48,024 $53,279
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Luxury Level Two Package     3,950  
Premium Luxury Collection     4,600 2,840
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Luxury Level Two Package     3,476  
Premium Luxury Collection     4,048 2,499
Options (change) 11,140 8,540 8,550 2,840
Options (change) 10,140 7,775 7,524 2,499
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $46,935 $51,835 $60,245 $60,095
Total Invoice $43,325 $47,860 $56,423 $56,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,329
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesSTSSTS
Trim328i335iLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$46,935$51,835$60,245$60,095
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,420-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,935$51,535$58,825$57,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$850$0
Total Invoice$43,325$47,860$56,423$56,653
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,330-1,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,325$47,583$55,093$54,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$439$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesSTSSTS
Trim328i335iLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,420$3,720$4,840$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,420$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,330-1,999

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.4 in
Length182.5 in196.7 in
Width71.3 in72.6 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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